£35,412– £45,091 + excellentbenefits
Please note that applications for this role willclose on Sunday 15th March, with interviews scheduled for Tuesday24thMarch.
ThoseHuge Small Victories
Forchildren with complex, challenging needs, the level of care andeducation must go above and beyond and that’s what drives us hereat Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio andin-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation forexcellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help usachieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we’re enhancing lifeopportunities. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a hugepart of making sure our children and young people’s needs are fullyrecognised and comprehensivelymet.
Getout what you put in
Youwill work as part of the leadership team and report directlyto the Head Teacher for this crucial role. You will have theopportunity to collaborate with other members of the WitherslackGroup team in different locations to enable you to progress anddevelop your skills and knowledge.
As a DesignatedSafeguarding Lead you will take responsibility for safeguardingwithin the school, this means that on a daily basis you will beliaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carersand staff on matters of wellbeing , child protection andsafeguarding and will be a great source of support, advice andexpertise in theteam.
Oneof the best environments inSEND
The Secret Garden Schoolis based in Solihull, currently a single site school, extending toover two sites in September 2026, the school meets the needsof pupils with special educational needs including ADHD, autism,speech, language & communication difficulties, and social &emotional difficulties. The age range is 6-19 years. The schools iscurrently registered for 76 pupils. Serving Solihull and the widercommunity, this is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart ofthe next phase of The Secret Garden School’s development, withindividual pupil progress, care and high-quality educationalexperiences at the centre of everything wedo.
Whatwe do for you
We know you’regoing to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, wereward you with the best salary and benefits package in theeducation sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life andmake a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plusyou’ll get:
Training: A fullinduction and on the jobtraining
Holiday: You’llwork hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full schoolholidays
Flexible benefits:meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance –check out our benefits here
Wellbeing:a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employeeassistance
Medical cover soyou can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentistappointment and a host of high-streetdiscounts
Beautifulworking environments with the very best facilities – check out ourschools here
A recommend a friendscheme that offers a £1,000 bonus everytime
Contributory pensionscheme – matched up to5%
Bringyour whole-self to work
Ouryoung people and their families come from all walks of life,diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforcereflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourageand inspire our young people to be themselves. As well ashaving at least 3 years’ experience in a Designated SafeguardingLead role, we will also lookfor:
Comprehensiveportfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and ChildProtection.
Outstandinginterpersonal and problem resolutionskills.
A genuinelyempathetic approach is alsoessential
Full UK drivinglicence
Interestedin joining us?
At WitherslackGroup, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creatingan environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that theytruly belong.
As a specialistprovider of education and care for children and young people withspecial educational needs, we understand the importance ofembracing individuality and championing difference- especially whenit comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives,lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person bringsto our community.
We welcomeapplications from people of all backgrounds, identities, andabilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employerand are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practicesinclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to supportyou through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll bethere every step of the way.
Bybuilding a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to supportthe children, young people and families we serve and ensure everymember of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authenticself.
The WitherslackGroup is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of itsyoung people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (wewill cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equalopportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections ofthecommunity.
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